Bacterial Vaginosis

[blueskys72]

Any self-help suggestions before I run the gauntlet of metronidazole? I've used the gel thingies for a couple of nights, cotton underwear and skirts but things are still stinky.

I think it's been triggered by too much sugar over a couple of days recently, but it always makes me feel miserable, stomach ache and general malaise.

For me it is caused by sex and sugar. I would use the gels every day for 7 to 10 days.and cut down on sugar. Also I find probiotics help.

It is hideous. Once I was with my son in a changing room getting ready for swimming. He was about 4 or 5. I took my nickers off and he announced (in a fairly loud voice) that he could smell fish fingers 😳🤣

I have it regularly. Would love to get rid of it for good.

*knickers I can spell, honest!

Glad I'm not the only one affected by sugar! Arc too but definitely not the cause this time. There's so much more to it than the symptoms listed online.

I'll keep on with the gel thingies. Do you find any brand works better than others? I try to get the Balance Activ but had to have Boots' own this time.

I find the boots own brand work just fine and they are much cheaper. I did get a single tube of stuff in boots but not tried it yet and seem to have lost it somewhere? I'll google it and see what its called. It was cheaper than buying the single doses but then again you've got the issue of getting it up there. I did think a kids nurofen dispenser would work well and could be washed.

This is it. www.boots.com/health-pharmacy/womenshealth/vaginitis/multi-gyn-actigel-50ml-10137883

Enough for 25 applications. Works for bv and thrush too. £12 so cheaper.than the single use things.

Boric acid: www.amazon.co.uk/NutraBlast-Suppositories-Probiotic-Enhancer-Boriotic/dp/B075VF574Y/?tag=mumsnetforu03-21

You'll notice in 1-2 days and it's far less messy than gels.

Thanks both - I'll buy a turkey baster too 😂